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CITY OF SHELLEY
COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES

April 08, 2026

PRESENT: Mayor: Kim Westergard
Council Members: Leif Watson, Don West, Sean Kress (ABSENT),
Louise Street
Public Work Director: Justin Johnson
Police Chief: Chad Purser
City Building Inspector/Planner: Jordon Johnson
Recreation Director: Mikel Anderson
Attorney: B.J. Driscoll
City Clerk/Treasurer: Lisa Ybarra

Pledge of Allegiance: Jordon Johnson
Invocation: B.J. Driscoll

The meeting was opened at 7:31 p.m.

Louise moved; Leif seconded to approve the consent calendar:
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026
Approval of Work Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2026
Approval of Work Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026
Approval of February Expenditures
Approval of February Overall Budget & Treasurer’s Report
Approval of Building Permits

Scott Jolley — Single Family Scott Jolley — Single Family
Kyle Roach — Single Family Kyle Roach — Single Family
Kyle Roach — Single Family Kyle Roach — Single Family
Michael Hay—Single Family Travis Burnside — Fence

Neil Banks — Reroof Paul Voelker — Reroof
Eric James — Single Family Marv Keele — Fence
Jeff Kelley — Reroof Robyn Cain — Fence

Hunter Yorgensen — Single Family Hunter Yorgensen — Single Family

A roll call vote was taken: Louise — aye, Don — aye, Leif — aye. Three in favor, one
absent.

Public Hearing — Water rate and water meter rate increase
Mayor Kim turned the time over to B.J. for the public hearing. BJ. thanked

everyone for coming to voice their opinion or concerns for the proposed water
rate. B.J. gave an introduction to the how the hearing would take place and asked
those who would participate to not mentioned the same things over and over and
if the comments were the same, the time would be shorten for comments. B.J.
opened the hearing (7:39 pm). B.J. allowed those from the city, in favor of or give
the explanation of the proposed rate increase.

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In Favor:

Dave Noel, City Engineer (Forsgren/Rexburg) — was sworn in. Dave gave a brief
presentation of boards that had information for the Council and the public. In
2023 the facility planning study that they looked at assessing in the city water
system was completed. The purpose of the study was to access the system and if
anything needed to be fixed. The study had several water system deficiencies and
needed improvements. Based on a historical growth curve, going back 40 years, if
you took the average growth over 40 years and use the same consumptive rate
that is currently being used then by 2029 there would not be enough legal
authority to pull water out of the ground for the demand that the city is
consuming. In a few years this would cause the public works department will not
be able to meet the water demand on the hottest days of the year when the
water demands are the highest. Dave said that they came up with two solutions
with the first one is to get more water rights. The second solution was to cut back
or water conservation. Dave said that for two years the city’s billing department
was sending out notices on water bills asking for volunteer reduction in water
demand. It was monitored and after two years there was no reduction in water
use and because of that the next step was to purchase water rights but after the
purchase the water laws changed and would not allow to separate the water
rights and as a result the city could not bring in the water into the city. The next
step was to add water meters. Dave said that another large deficiency was that
was discovered in the city had to do with lead being present in the water system.
The EPA had a mandate and stated that the city had to do a lead service inventory
by 2024. The inventory also had any components that were in the system up toa
resident’s foundation and transmission lines. Shelley has lead exposure to the
water which is a short piece of pipe, a foot and half and two feet, between the
ling and goes to the home and to the house and the main line in the road is a
piece of lead pipe. EPA stated that if there is a galvanized piece of pipe that is
after any lead in the system, the galvanizing is actually a trap that will trap lead
and concentrate over time and then it can release into the home becoming a lead
hazard for the community. EPA and the state have said that all of the lead has to
be replaced. Dave said that the good news was that the city was ahead of the
schedule of getting the inventory done and the city was the near first in line when
we went to the state for assistance. The project would be about $48M for the city
upgrades. With the city doing water conservation and getting rid of the lead, the
city was awarded $22M in grant money of the $48M with the remaining $26M is
in loan money and is subsidized. $12M of the $26M is at 1% interest and the
other $14M is at 4.25% interest. The 4.25% interest is at maximum and we will
not know what the interest will be until the project is closed out. Dave mentioned
that the grant money is spent last. Dave said that the S26M is debt service and
the proposal to raise the monthly base rate is for $55 which is the rate that would
be required to cover the loan repayment, this does not cover any O&M. The $1.75
per thousand gallons would cover the operations maintenance labor for the
system. Dave asked if there were any specific questions. Nathan Price asked Dave
how he came up with the $1.75 per thousand gallons for operations and
maintenance. Dave said that the rate is based on 30% water reduction and they
took the overall annual water use and analyze that about 85% of the water use
that is being pumped out of the ground annually is going to irrigation and about
15% is going to domestic. An assumption was made that when residents are
paying based on the water they use, they will conserve and the irrigation demand

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would drop about 30%. They took the total number of gallons and the annual
operations maintenance budget, divided it into a thousand gallons which resulted
in the $1.75.

Neutral:

Merle Thane at 440 Walnut was sworn in. Thane stated that we had a lot of
people in our area that are barely making it now and was wondering if any money
had been set aside to help those who are going to have a rough time with the
increase. Mayor Kim mentioned that council members in other communities
shared that there was the circuit breaker for tax purposes. She also mentioned
that there was no money set aside. Mayor Kim stated that Steve at the Senior
Citizen Center said there is SICCA that residents could reach out to for assistance.

Nathan Price at 350 Hummingbird Lane was sworn in. Nathan stated that given
the 2% increase in growth year after year and basically doubling the rate for
water, shouldn’t it mean that we should be paying less then double of the rate
because of the amount of expansion would ballon and put more money to pay for
the loans. Leif said it would not and they looked at those through the engineering
and the growth is coming does not mean the system is getting smaller and the
replacement for the old outdated lead that are mandated for does not allow for a
reduction. Nathan said he respects the council and they have been given this
situation because previous administrations did not do their due diligence and he
understands why we are here and appreciates all the work that has gone into this.
Nathan said that his one concern is doubling the rate for everyone and we already
know that there are people using half a million gallons and more than likely it is
industrial or restaurant. Nathan asked how is the city going to make it more fair
for them to pay their part versus the widows and single residents. Leif mentioned
that is where the meters come in. Mayor Kim explained that a restaurant doesn’t
only have one ERU. She used herself as an example and said that because she has
a salon in her home. If this is approved, her base rate would double times two
because she pays for two ERUs. Dave said that the term ERU is pretty much
industry standard and it allows the city to do is to equate non-residential
businesses and entities like a residential. Dave used the Mayor’s in home business
as an example and that she would use approximately the same amount of water
as two houses and she would pay for two ERUs. Dave mentioned that the
proposal is that for every ERU there is one base rate and then $1.75 for every
thousand gallons that goes through the meter. Dave clarified that every house has
one ERU and the ERUs are not based on how many people live in the house and
the fairest way to break it up is $55 a month will pay for all of the infrastructure
and then those who live in the house have control on how much water they use
and what they want to pay for in terms of the demand. Nathan asked how the
water department's budget and the water sampling and analysis would collide
with this project. Justin Johnson, City of Shelley Public Works Director was sworn
in; Justin said we have funds to take care of sampling. Leif mentioned that this
was built into the whole project. Someone asked if the testing is done outside the
home or if it needs to come from inside the home. Justin said he is required to do
the testing inside the home and when he does his required five monthly samples
throughout the city from inside a home, he has a list he rotates and he knocks on
the door, they allow him in to pull samples and he sends the bottles to the lab
and gets the results back.

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Brad Higley at 761 S Park was sworn in. Brad stated that growth has had an
impact on our community and sometimes it is not seen until after it has already
been accomplished. He asked the council if they are charging a fee for water
meters. Leif said no and we are putting in the water meters as part of the project.
Brad mentioned that there is a social impact to development that they are not
paying for and the developers should pay for the impact they are causing and, in
this case, taking water away from those who have lived here for a long time. Dave
mentioned that the state of Idaho requires that the water system be run as an
enterprise fund and every user is charged proportionally to their use. Dave said
that Idaho state law is that the city has to charge everyone that is using the water
proportionally the same and collect enough money through the water rate to pay
for all of the expenses for the water department. Don mentioned that in the past
the cost burden has been passed on to the community and we realized that last
year and it was the reason to increase the water connection fee to cover the cost
and the community was no longer having to bear that burden. Don said that they
are working towards being better at that.

Opposed:

Mont Howard at 1424 N Hwy 91 was sworn in. Mont asked if there is a limited
amount of water, is there a reason why subdivisions are being added north of us
and another on Taylor highway. Why is the city adding subdivisions when the
amount of water available is not increasing. Leif said that the subdivisions that
were approved and added were approved almost eight years ago and at the time
the city did not know what the study looked like. B.J. clarified that there was
enough water for the homes that have been approved. Dave mentioned that
$28M of the project is only to replace the lead and copper lines and has nothing
to do with the water rights. The EPA has required that lead and contaminated
pipes out of the system. Dave clarified that this is nationwide, not only in Shelley.
The water meters is a water conservation that allowed to receive millions in
dollars as grant money.

Kendra Killian at 370 E Maple was sworn in. Kendra asked if the trailer park that
was approved last fall would each of the trailers have its own meter. Leif said that
they all would have a meter and if a new house is built, they have to get a meter.
Kendra asked for clarification why subdivisions are still being approved. Leif said
that subdivisions have been approved years ago and they are just now building
homes. Jordon Johnson, City of Shelley Building Inspector/Planner was sworn in,
stated that there are no subdivisions pending but there is ground that is pending
annexation to come in for future subdivision.

B.J. asked if there was anyone else who had questions. B.J. went back to the city
or the applicant. Dave answered some questions that were asked earlier. Dave
said he was not a water attorney. Dave said in Idaho you have to show there is a
beneficial use for a water right. The Growing Cities Doctrine in Idaho program,
the Department of Water Resources has allowed cities to use projected growth to
show the need of water as a beneficial use. With growth it is showing that the city
will run out of the beneficial projection in about 2029, if we can conserve water, it
can be extended to another 20 years.

B.J. thanked everyone who came out and participated and asked the council if
there wasn’t anything else. B.J. closed the public hearing (9:06 pm) portion

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meeting and turned the matter over to the council for discussion, deliberation,
and decision making.

Leif mentioned that there heard a lot of good and bad and there were a lot of
good question. Leif said that doubling the rate is a hard thing and a hard decision.
Leif said that things are being put in place to help in the future. Don agreed that
this is a difficult thing and the can has been kicked down the road and there is no
more road to kick it too. Don mentioned that this also affects the council, as well
and he does not like it any more than anyone else and to the point of Mr. Higley,
there were things that should have been done in the past that weren’t done.
When the water connection was increased it impacted the builder and not the
community, unfortunately this one does impact the community and he doesn’t
see how they can avoid it any longer. Don said this was not an easy decision but
believes it is the right decision. Don thinks that it up to them instead of continuing
tradition that’s happened in the city and not addressing the issues and taking care
of them, it’s the responsible thing to commit to do the right thing for the city
moving forward. Louise said that she personally does not like to see this but as a
councilmember, she believes it is necessary thing to do.

Leif moved, Don seconded to approve the $55 base rate per ERU with the flow
rate of $1.75 per thousand gallons. Three in favor, one absent. Don moved, Louise
seconded for the base rate per ERU of $55 to start on June 1, 2026. Allin favor,
one absent. Louise moved, Don seconded flow rate of $1.75 per thousand gallon
in addition to the $55 base rate per ERU for existing meters to begin June 1, 2026.
Three in favor, one absent.

isabel Acree — Consider approval of 2026 Concessionaires License/City Park

Isabel Acree presented herself and requested from the council to approval to sell
sno cones, snacks, candy at the City Park during sporting events. When asked if
she was earning money for something, Isabel responded she was saving to
purchase a cow for the 4H. Leif moved, Don seconded to approve a 2026
Concessionaires license for Isabel to sell said goods at the City Park during
sporting events. Three in favor, one absent.

Michaela West — Shelley Farmer’s Market update
Michaela, Market Co/chair, gave an update on the Shelley Farmer’s Market.

Michaela stated that the farmers market would run on Thursdays from June 4" to
September 17* from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm; with no market during the kid’s market
week to show support to the young entrepreneurships and ending the farmers
market just before Spud Day. Vendors would be able to begin filling out the
Vendor Applications starting April 13“ through April 30" with the fee deadline of
May 20". The cost of the booth pricing would be seasonal, 10x10 at $100; 10x20
at $175; food trucks at $175; and drop in (those who want to test the farmers
market first) at $25 to $45. Vendors would need to purchase a city business
license at $25/year and $5 annual renewal and mobile food vendors at $20/year.
Michaela also stated what the vendor requirements would be. She would like to
have a ribbon cutting with the city council at the grand opening of the farmer’s
market. There are plans to have live music, lemonade and kid activities along wit
vendor and sponsor giveaways. Michela also said that there would be sponsorship
opportunities that would include Premier Sponsor of $500-$1,000; Supporting
Sponsor of $250-$500; Community Sponsor of $100-S$250; and Friend of the

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Market of $50-$100. The location of the farmer’s market would be on N Park
behind Hard times/Food Plaza with location change in the future due to possible
growth.

Katherine Butchart — Consider approval to waive water connection fee
Katherine gave telephone notice that she would not be able to attend tonight's

meeting and requested to be moved to the next agenda on April 22, 2026. Leif
moved, Don seconded to table item and move to April 22, 2026, council meeting.
Three in favor, one absent.

Consider approval of 2026 Fair Housing Proclamation
Mayor Kim stated that this was the annual fair housing proclamation. Council had

a few minutes to review the proclamation. Louise moved, Leif seconded to
approve for Mayor Kim to sign the 2026 Fair Housing Proclamation. Three in
favor, one absent.

Consider approval of Week of the Young Child Proclamation
Mayor Kim stated that this proclamation was a request from the Idaho

Association for the Education of Young Children to highlight the importance of
meeting the needs of young children in our community. Council had a few
minutes to review the proclamation. Leif moved, Don seconded to approve for
Mayor Kim to sign the Week of the Young Child Proclamation. Three in favor, one
absent. It was requested to add this item on the marquee.

New Fiscal Year Budget Hearing — Consider calling for a Public Hearing
Lisa stated that she received the letter from the county to call for a public hearing

for the new fiscal year budget. Lisa mentioned that the last day to hold the
budget hearing would be September 3%, 2026. Lisa also stated that the deadline
to respond with the information to the county was April 30, 2026. Don moved,
Louise seconded to call for the new fiscal year budget hearing on August 26",
2026, at 7:30 pm. Three in favor, one absent.

Chief Purser — Consider approval of Evidence Guns Disposal
Chief stated that he was running out of room to store evidence guns and that

there were three options to dispose of the guns. The options are to sell the guns
through auction to an FFL license gun dealer/business; destroy the guns; or to
donate to the State Police Forensic Lab in Coeur d’Alene. Of the three options,
Chief stated that he would like to donate the evidence guns. Leif asked if the city
gets anything in return which the Chief said no. Chief also stated that he would
have to transport them himself to Coeur d’Alene or whoever the council
approved to take them. Justin mentioned that he would be going up for a training
to Coeur d’Alene later this year and he would be willing to help with transporting
them if the council would like. Don moved, Louise seconded to approve the
disposal of the evidence guns to be donated to the Idaho State Police forensic lab
and the transportation would be based on a chain of command. Three in favor,
one absent.

Chief Purser — Consider approval of purchase of Axon Tasers

Chief stated that he received a call from an Axon representative about tasers that
he had looked into during the current budget year. It was stated that with a $20
down payment, Chief could get the Taser 10s which is the newest model and then
he would not be invoiced until the new budget year of $16,000/year (15 tasers)

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for the next five years. Chief stated that soon the current tasers are 2013 and
soon would not be supportive by Axon. Mayor Kim asked why 15 tasers, Chief
stated that the reserves were also included. Leif said that the current tasers do
malfunction because at a previous training, the one he used malfunctioned and it
could be a liability issue. Don asked if the chief could buy the old tasers from
Bonneville and possibly buy some time. The Chief said that would be an option
and that Bonneville offered to sell there old tasers, which are still newer than
what he currently has. Bonneville would sell their tasers and the Axon trade in
value. Chief did also mention that purchasing them through Bonneville County
may save them about three years before would need to upgrade them. It was also
mentioned that purchasing from Bonneville would require to pay for the taser
upfront. B.J. asked Louise if there would be any issues with obtaining the tasers
and be invoiced later because in the past, the city was flagged on an equipment
that was obtained before the new fiscal year. Louise stated that there would not
be an issue because they would pay a $20 down and receive the equipment. B.J.
stated that with any contract that involves the city, there would need to be a way
out of a contract should the council not approve the tasers in the new fiscal year.
Lisa mentioned that she would not have the new budget numbers until sometime
in June/July and it would be hard to agree to the tasers without knowing what
Jusin would need especially during the water project. Leif mentioned that he and
the chief should have a meeting to go over the options. Leif moved, Don
seconded to table this item and hold a meeting of the different options. Three in
favor, one absent.

New Council Business —

Consider approval of General Business Licenses

Lisa mentioned that Phillydawgs had filled out a General Business License, but she
also had them under the Mobile Food Vendor. Lisa let council know that
Phillydawgs is a food vendor selling under a tent and that they usually set up in
front of Cox’s Honey. Lisa asked the council if they wanted to consider
Phillydawgs as a General or if they would prefer to have them as a Mobile Food
Vendor and if that was the case, the business license would be corrected as such.
Council stated to move Phillydawgs as a Mobile Food Vendor. Louise moved, Leif
seconded to approve the general business licenses: Guerrero Lawnmowing
Services, Breath Pilates, Coqui Crafts and Accessories. Three in favor, one absent.

Consider approval of Mobile Food Vendor
Leif moved, Don seconded to approve Phillydawgs as a Mobile Food Vendor.

Three in favor, one absent.

Ratify consideration of approval for Sergio’s Delight Business License

Lisa mentioned that council gave verbal approval for a business license to Sergio’s
Delight at the previous council meeting. The item was not on as an action item,
and the approval would need to be ratified at tonight’s meeting. Leif moved, Don
seconded to ratify the approval for Sergio’s Delight business license. Three in
favor, one absent.

Consider approval to limit or increase yearly Concessionaires Licenses

Lisa mentioned that there has been only one concessionaires license approved on
a first come first serve basis. However, the past two year there have been
between two/three concessionaires approved to sell goods at the city park. Lisa

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also stated that there is no fee for a concessionaire’s license and one of the
conditions for kids/teens to sell at the park during sporting events is that they do
not sell the same items. Lisa asked the council if they would like to increase the
amount concessionaires that are approved each year. Leif mentioned that there
could be one concessionaire’s license for each side of the park. Louise moved, Leif
seconded to approve a limit of four concessionaires each year. Three in favor, one
absent.

Mobile Food Vendor business license requirements
Lisa asked council for direction if mobile food vendors who are invited by to sell in

the city limits, even if only for one day should be obligated to purchase a city
mobile food vendor license regardless if the vendor sets up in a business parking
lot or a resident’s private driveway. The Chief said that he had sent messages
through Facebook asking the food vendors to please go into City Hall to obtain a
city license because our city code says that they shall have a license. He also
stated that the code states that issuance of a mobile food vendor or itinerant
merchants license shall not entitle the licensee to conduct business on any street,
sidewalk or other location within any park owned or maintained by the City. Also,
no mobile vendor or itinerant merchant shall make sales from any one location on
a public street for more than two consecutive hours. It was mentioned that food
vendors have been invited to the community to sell food, however when parked
on a resident’s place, it does cause traffic issues and safety issues with kids.
Mayor Kim stated that inviting food vendors into the community is a good idea
and would like to have them continue to come to the community and by having a
city mobile food vendor license would be a benefit for the business continue to
sell to the community. The cost of the mobile food vendor license is $20 per year.
Council mentioned that all mobile food vendors should be required to purchase a
city mobile license. The ordinance could be confusing, and it was mentioned that
it may need to be clarified better. Leif moved, Don seconded to have the Chief
and Lisa review the ordinance for clarification and send it to B.J. for review. Three
in favor, one absent.

Old Council Business

JUB Engineers — Consider approval of 30° easement along City’s Lagoon propert
It was mentioned that this item was tabled at a previous council meeting and JUB
Engineers were asked to have a document that states the easement and who
would maintain the easement and who had access to the easement. Jordon
mentioned that he agreed with the 30° easement from JUB Engineers. Leif moved,
Don seconded to approve a 30° easement along the City’s Lagoon property. Three
in favor, one absent.

Chief Purser — Consider to switch internet providers
Chief mentioned that the current internet provider (Sparklight) takes longer for

his officers to do a crash report. It was suggested by the county that the PD may
want to change internet providers for Fybercom to make the process faster when
it comes to crash reports. Chief was asked what it would cost to switch to
Fybercom. Chief mentioned that it would cost $1,000 installation fee and the
monthly statement would be $199.99 which currently Sparklights statement is
$192.87 a month. Chief asked if the fee could be waived because the city let
Fybercom put fiber cable in the city. Justin stated that he could request the fee be
waived. Louse moved, Leif seconded to table this item and see if Justin could get

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the installation fee waived, if so, council would approve the switch. Three in favor,
one absent.

Ted Hendricks — Innovative Technical Assistance/Downtown revitalization
update
Ted said that an individual from the State Department of Commerce was going to

be in town a week from today at 1:00 p.m. The State Department of Commerce
has given the city a half a million dollars for the water project. They also gave
$240,000 for the park and they also gave $30,000 in grant for the innovation
technology project. Ted stated that B.J. has been working with the architect and
their contract but he hasn’t received an acceptable contract. Ted said that he had
spoken to both the Mayor and B.J. and made them aware that there are other
architect firms that could be looked at because it has been four months and we
can’t get a response from the current architect B.J. stated that he did receive an
update from Jim earlier today. B.J. said that he would review and have his input to
them within just a couple days.

Discussion of City Vehicle Usage
This item was requested to be placed on the next agenda in two weeks.

Consider Redress for nonconsensual annexation

B.j. stated that there are not a lot of options in terms of what the city could do to
offset people that are upset with the annexation. B.J. mentioned that because of
communication he had received from Rob Harris and because of the timeliness of
things, he asks the council if we could go into executive session under 74-206
(1)(F) which is to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending
litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated, but imminently likely to be
litigated.

Department Head Reports
Lisa mentioned that she added four different County Public Hearings information

in the Mayor and Council binders. Lisa also reminded the council that they
donated to the Bingham Arts Council and council received a thank you card. Lisa
asked the Mayor and Council if they could give her a couple of numbers for cost
of living, if any, so she may begin working on the new budget.

Dave (City Engineer) reminded the council of the recommendation to use the
sewer ERU calculation for the culinary water ERUs. Mayor Kim stated that she
thought council voted to follow that calculation. Ted mentioned that it was during
a work meeting. Mayor Kim then mentioned that during a work meeting,
decisions could not be made. B.J. stated that this then needed to be on the next
agenda. Dave stated that he was at a different council meeting and their city
attorney said that they could make motions during a work meeting. B.J. stated
that he would look into it because it was his understanding that the purpose of a
work meeting was to comply with open meeting law just to allow a discussion but
not to make a decision of taking the action. B.J. said that if it is listed as an action
item, they could take action. Lisa mentioned that she doesn’t list action items on
work meeting agendas. B.J. said he would have to confirm. The city has never
made decisions during a work meeting.

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Jordon mentioned that Lisa sent everything to the state for the annexation
approval and they did not like that maps we sent. Mark is going to come down
and they were going to work on new maps to resubmit. Mayor Kim asked why
they didn’t like them and B.J. asked if descriptions were sent with the maps. Lisa
said they did have the descriptions; however, they requested a surveyor’s map
with labels. Jordon said that the Area of Impact agreement with the County was
going to be revisited in March and after talking with Tiffany they decided they
would let it go a little longer and see what happens with the annexation going on.
Once it all finalized, we will negotiation and set a date for a public hearing. Jordon
also wanted to give a reminder that tomorrow would be the monthly
coordination meeting at noon.

Mikel said that soccer practices have started and there are about 300 kids which
is about the same as last year. Baseball sign ups are going on. Tree City will be
doing Arbor Day on April 24" at 9 a.m. at Brent way Park. Ace Hardware is
donated a tree and have donuts and water. The Mayor would be there to do the
proclamation. Mikel said that the pool is drained and pressure washed. The
plaster guys will be out next Monday to start with the plaster. Mikel thanked
Justin and his crew for helping get equipment out there. The Mayors Youth
Council will have its fundraiser from 11 am to 2 pm on April 25" at Eagle Park in
Ammon. They will have softball, BBQ, raffles etc. This Friday the MYAC group will
be going to Melaleuca headquarters for a tour at 9 am. Mikel also said that they
were awarded a 250 America grant for $2,500.00.

Justin said that all of his projects were going good. He also said that all of the
electrical parts for the HAWK light arrived. Justin left a message with the state to
get on their schedule to do the installation.

Chief mentioned that Dakota has been doing great and has a few weeks left. He
will be graduate on May 1* at 10 am. D.A.R.E. graduation for the 5" graders will
be on April 15" at 7 pm at the Shelley High School. Chief said that they started a
distracting driving taskforce that will go until April 13".

Council Reports
Louise mentioned that the North End Recreation hearing input was on

Wednesday and this room was crowded and there were a lot of good comments
and a good input from the community.

Don thanked the city head departments and he appreciates them getting
everything ready for the summer.

Leif also thanked the guys for everything they are doing and their hard work. Leif
asked who was the oversight for safety at Knife River, if it was the city or Knife
River. Justin said it was Knife River.

The Mayor thanked Forsgren for putting together the boards for the public
hearing. She also thanked B.J. for running the hearing, he always does a good job.

The Mayor appreciates all the department heads and all that they do.

Executive Session

Council Meeting — April 08, 2026

Don moved, Louise seconded to go into executive session under 74-206 (1)(F) to
communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal
ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet
being litigated, but imminently likely to be litigated. Louise — aye, Don — aye, Leif —
aye. Three in favor, one absent. B.J. stated we were now in executive session and
asked Justin, Jordon, and Chief to stay.

Leif moved, Don seconded to adjourn executive session and enter the regular
council meeting.

Adjourned: 11:46 p.m.

APPROVE: Wudbol ATTEST: Zig Loche-
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Council Meeting — April 08, 2026

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3/15/2026 | Bret Burch 76.00
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3/15/2026 |Clean Cut Lawn Care
3/15/2026
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3/15/2026| HD Fowler

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3/15/2026|LGG Industrial
_3/15/2026|Manwarign Web Solutions
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